Ole Miss holds off frantic UNC comeback to beat Tar Heels 71-64 in NCAA Tournament

Posted Mar 21, 2025
Sean Pedulla made a 3-pointer with 52 seconds left, and Mississippi topped North Carolina 71-64 in the NCAA Tournament on Friday after the Rebels squandered a 22-point lead in the second half. R.J. Davis scored 15 and Ven-Allen Lubin had 14 for UNC. Davis finishes his Tar Heel career with 2,725 points to rank second on UNC's all-time scoring list. (Associated Press)

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